ZIAM ONE-SHOTS (BOTTOM LIAM)

The Boy Next Door 1

Author: happily_missy

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/12244095/chapters/27819936

Summary:

Zayn and Liam are next door neighbors but they are worlds apart.

Or the Drive Me Crazy AU that no one asked for but I desperately needed

The alarm went off, loud and blaring, like it did every morning for school. Liam rolled over in his small twin bed. It's Monday, gotta wake up, Payne. Today was a big day. He had everything ready for the Centennial celebration coming up at the end of the school year - only a few months away - and today he was finally pitching his ideas to the student board. All his binders and folders and poster boards were ready. He knew everyone would love it, of course, but he was still nervous. Their school only turned 100 once; it was the principle of the matter.

More importantly, however, was the fact that they had a playoff basketball game this Friday, and Liam told himself that if they won, he would finally ask Sophia to the Centennial Ball. He had been laying the groundwork for months and decided that then would be the perfect time. The crowd would be hyped and she wouldn't be able to resist the Captain after a win. Their people, his and Sophia's, were already talking and it was practically a done deal. They were perfect for each other; she was the head cheerleader and he was the captain of the basketball team. It just made sense.

When Liam came out of the bathroom, having finished brushing his teeth, he saw he had call from Winn, his best friend. He called him back immediately.

"Payno," Winn's voice rang over the other end.

"Winn, I am so wired," Liam said, gathering his clothes for the day.

"More so than usual?" Liam could hear the sarcastic ring to his friend's voice.

"Way more," Liam said, and he felt it, he felt the energy thrumming through his body. "I made a model of centennial last night, complete with guests. I stayed up all night. I've got the entire thing planned out, every detail."

"You didn't sleep? You should have slept," Winn sounded half concerned and half amused, as though he couldn't fathom the dedication Liam had for this.

"I slept enough," Liam said defensively before letting out a defeated sigh. "I'm a freak, aren't I?"

"No, you're just very ... focused." Liam could hear Winn smile as he said this, and it made him feel better.

"Exactly."

After Liam got off the phone he decided to go shower. He stretched, smiled at himself in the mirror as he tousled his short brown hair, and gave himself a confident wink as he walked into the bathroom again. It was gonna be a good day.

***

"ZAYN! ZAYN! It's time to wake up! You're going to be late for school, again !"

Zayn groaned and rolled over on his dishevelled bed, trying to ignore his father's incessant yelling. Fuck mornings. He just wouldn't go to school today. What was another miss?

Oh shit, Zayn remembered suddenly that he had to go to school today. He, Niall, and Louis had an amazing senior prank they were gonna do. Zayn didn't wanna miss it.

Stretching and grumbling, he scratched his bare chest, and rummaged the floor for some semi clean clothes.

Zayn slumped down the stairs, grabbed some coffee and a Poptart, and hurried out to his car.